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Local Author Book Signing

March 18, 2011 By eastwickpress

On March 19 author Sharon Lynne Rounds will attend a book signing event from 1 to 3 pm at the Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Rd., Averill Park. Rounds, a resident of Averill Park, will be available to sign copies of her children’s book, The Gootzes Go to Giza.
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Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County Honors Two Prominent Area Families

March 11, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Kieron Kramer
Two prominent families from Eastern Rensselaer County came to the Rensselaer County Legislature’s meeting on Tuesday, March 8, to be presented with copies of the resolutions passed last month honoring their departed loved ones. District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls made the presentations.
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Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Rensselaer County

Congressman Chris Gibson To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Brunswick March 7

March 4, 2011 By eastwickpress

Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-20) announced today that he will join with New York State Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin to hold a Town Hall meeting in Brunswick on March 7.
The meeting will begin at 7 pm in the Brunswick Community Center, on Keyes Lane. Congressman Gibson and Assemblyman McLaughlin will make brief remarks and then take questions on federal and state issues.

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Rensselaer County

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Free Screenings

March 4, 2011 By eastwickpress

No Insurance? No Problem! Cancer Screenings will be offered at no charge for Men 50+ and Women 40+ without health insurance on the following dates:
• March 4 at Kennedy Towers, 2100 6th Avenue in Troy – distribution day for “Fit Kits” (for home testing),10 am – 2 pm;
• March 10 at Hoosick Falls Family Health Center, 16 Danforth St. in Hoosick Falls – Fit Kit Distribution Day – 12 – 2 pm;
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Filed Under: Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Rensselaer County

West Sand Lake Resident To Be New York Army Guard’s Senior Enlisted Soldier

February 25, 2011 By eastwickpress

Command Sgt. Major Frank Wicks Will Advise Adjutant General On All Matters Concerning Soldiers
New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Frank Wicks, a West Sand Lake resident, has been picked as the next New York National Guard State Command Sergeant Major by Major General Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York.
Wicks, a combat veteran, will replace Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Van Pelt, who retires in May 2011 after more than ten years in the position.
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Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, New Lebanon, Rensselaer County

Local Civil War Veteran Gets His Stone

February 25, 2011 By eastwickpress

submitted by Megan Phyfe Barrett Myers
Noble Myers and Roxanna Cummings gave birth to their third of five children on April 12, 1827, in Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont, whom they named Charles Henry Myers. On January 5, 1850, Reverend Elder Tinkham, a Baptist minister, married Charles to Mary Ann Varnum, daughter of Rensselaer Varnum and Eliza A. LeBarron, in the minister’s home in North White Creek, Washington County, New York. This marriage was a surprise to Mary Ann’s parents, as the couple never told them that they were getting married until shortly afterwards on that day. [Read more…] about Local Civil War Veteran Gets His Stone

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News, Rensselaer County

Amphibian Monitoring At Grafton Lakes State Park

February 25, 2011 By eastwickpress

Are you interested in helping protect frogs and toads?  The North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP), an effort coordinated by the U.S. Geological Survey and a network of regional coordinators, will lead a training session for volunteers to collect data on frogs and toads during the spring and summer. This free training will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Shaver Pond Nature Center at 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton Lakes State Park.
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Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Rensselaer County, Sports Outdoors

Fund Raiser For Correctional Officer Ron Jacques And Family

February 18, 2011 By eastwickpress

Two weeks ago, Correctional Officer Ron Jacques and his family suffered a devastating fire at their home in Hoosick Falls. They lost their home and nearly all of their possessions including several beloved family pets.
Sheriff Mahar, his deputies, staff and Ron’s fellow correctional officers will be holding a fund raiser to assist Ron and his family during this very difficult time on Sunday, February 20, from 1 to 5 pm at the Italian Community Center, 1450 5th Ave., Troy. A donation of $25 per individual or $40 per couple is requested.
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Filed Under: Hoosick Falls, Local News, Rensselaer County

Woodside Cemetery Meeting

February 18, 2011 By eastwickpress

The Woodside Cemetery Association will hold its annual lot owners and families business meeting on March 1 at 7 pm at the Union Gospel Church Hall on Plank Road, Rt. 40, in East Poestenkill. All interested parties are welcome to attend. We will discuss general business and plans for spring projects. The election of officers will be held. The floor will be open to anyone who would like to comment.
Questions may be made by phoning 518-283-1257. Contributions or comments may be mailed to Woodside Cemetery Association, 56 Road, P.O. Box 76, Poestenkill, NY, 12140.

Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County Legislature – Community Spirit Recalled

February 11, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Kieron Kramer
The family of John “Jack” Dwyer came to the Rensselaer County Legislative Chamber on Tuesday evening to receive copies of the resolution that was passed in his memory at last month’s meeting. Former Hoosick Falls Mayor Don Bogardus accompanied Jack’s son Phillip and his wife Vicki into the well of the Legislature where District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote made the presentation.
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Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Rensselaer County

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        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]

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        Stephentown Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]

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        Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent

        Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.

        Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships 

        Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]

        Winter Scholar Athletes and Varsity Teams

        Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]

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